Perhaps the most difficult age to parent, the age of teenagers is fraught with insecurity, emotions, and hormones.  If you find yourself struggling with what used to be your happy child and is now a surly stranger, it may be time to hit up the library for some ideas on rekindling the connection.  The following books are written specifically for parents of teenagers and will give you insights into why your teen acts out and how to bridge the growing gap between you both.

Parenting Teens With Love And Logic

Teach your child to make responsible decisions and learn how to set limits for a better relationship.  This book helps you get through touchy topics such as divorce, sex, peer pressure and other issues many teenager struggle with.  Rated 4.5 stars on Amazon, this book is one of the best-selling parenting books focused on teenagers.

Getting to Calm: Cool-Headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens + Teens

Written by Ph.D. Laura S Kastner and Jennifer Wyatt, Getting to Calm focuses on the best way to connect with teens while keeping cool.   If you need ideas on dealing with that new attitude, your teen’s addiction troubles, or issues involving sex, Getting to Calm can get you on track with the best approach for connecting with your teen.

Yes, Your Teen is Crazy!: Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind

Author and psychologist Michael J. Bradley consults the latest brain research to explain why teens act so unpredictably and talks about how current societal pressures are taking their toll on the teen’s developing brain.  Bradley gives solutions by showing parents how to become a positive force in their teen’s life and how to set limits to help teens get through this difficult period in life.

If you need some guidance while parenting your teen, these three books will provide valuable insights and help you keep a grip on your sanity while helping your teen navigate the obstacle course that is teenagehood.